Content Warnings
- 🟡 50/100 A brief scene showing partial nudity of enslaved women.
- 🔴 70/100 A scene where a female slave is forced to undress.
- 🟢 20/100 Brief scene showing characters drinking alcohol.
- 🔴 95/100 Graphic whipping scene showing severe physical abuse.
- 🔴 100/100 Intense scene of a slave being hanged and left to suffer.
- 🔴 90/100 Brutal beating of a slave by overseers.
- 🔴 70/100 Use of racial slurs and derogatory language.
- 🟡 60/100 Multiple instances of strong language and racial slurs.
Details for 12 Years a Slave (2013)
What is the plot of '12 Years a Slave'?
'12 Years a Slave' is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery. The film follows his harrowing 12-year journey as he endures brutal treatment while struggling to maintain his dignity and eventually regain his freedom.
Who directed '12 Years a Slave'?
The film was directed by Steve McQueen, known for his powerful and visually striking storytelling in films like 'Hunger' and 'Shame'.
Who are the main actors in '12 Years a Slave'?
The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup, Michael Fassbender as the cruel slave owner Edwin Epps, and Brad Pitt as a compassionate Canadian laborer named Bass. Other notable actors include Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Paul Dano.
Did '12 Years a Slave' win any major awards?
Yes, '12 Years a Slave' won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Lupita Nyong'o, and Best Adapted Screenplay for John Ridley. It also received widespread critical acclaim and numerous other accolades.
Is '12 Years a Slave' based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the 1853 memoir 'Twelve Years a Slave' by Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. The book and film provide a firsthand account of the brutality and inhumanity of slavery in the United States.
